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News and Announcements from the College of the Arts homepage.en-usWed, 04 Feb 2015 11:53:02 -0500BFA Musical Theatre Major Matthew Liotine Featured on ArtsBridge Bloghttp://www.montclair.edu/news/article.php?ArticleID=14012&ChannelID=102
<h1>BFA Musical Theatre Major Matthew Liotine Featured on ArtsBridge Blog</h1> <p><em></em></p>Wed, 04 Feb 2015 11:53:02 -0500http://www.montclair.edu/news/article.php?ArticleID=14012&ChannelID=102Taking Carehttp://www.montclair.edu/news/article.php?ArticleID=13940&ChannelID=102
<h1>Taking Care</h1> <p><em>Attentive professors hold the key to graduate success</em></p>Thu, 22 Jan 2015 14:23:51 -0500http://www.montclair.edu/news/article.php?ArticleID=13940&ChannelID=102Dance Majors, Alumni Perform in Prof. Earl Mosley's Institute of the Arts' Fund-raising 2015 Winter Repertory Showcasehttp://www.montclair.edu/news/article.php?ArticleID=13862&ChannelID=102
<div style="width: 550px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; background-color: #ddd; font-size: 10px;"><img src="http://www.montclair.edu/news/get_feature_image.php?Filename=EMIA_dancer.jpg" alt="" /> </div> <h1>Dance Majors, Alumni Perform in Prof. Earl Mosley's Institute of the Arts' Fund-raising 2015 Winter Repertory Showcase</h1> <p><em> Proceeds from January 16-18 event at the Manhattan Movement and Arts Center go to Dance Against Cancer</em></p> <p>Sixteen Montclair State University dance students, seven dance alumni and various guest artists are performing in dance Prof. Earl Mosley's Institute of the Arts' 2015 Winter Repetory Showcase and fund-raising event. </p><p>This evening of dance, with proceeds going to support Dance Against Cancer, features well-known choreographers including dance Prof. Mosley, from the Department of Theatre and Dance, Jessica Chen, Alenka Cizmesija, Brian Harlan Brooks, Julian Barnett, Sidra Bell, Clifton Brown, and Francesca Harper.<br /><em><br />Tickets are $25 in advance and $35 at the door. For more information, including to purchase advance tickets, click <a target="_blank" href="http://www.montclair.edu/calendar/view-event.php?id=33808">here</a>.</em><br /><br /> </p>Thu, 08 Jan 2015 15:40:49 -0500http://www.montclair.edu/news/article.php?ArticleID=13862&ChannelID=102Arts Days Events for College-Bound Students - Spring 2015http://www.montclair.edu/news/article.php?ArticleID=13860&ChannelID=102
<div style="width: 550px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; background-color: #ddd; font-size: 10px;"><img src="http://www.montclair.edu/news/get_feature_image.php?Filename=11344616296_3d759b5b83_0003.jpg" alt="" /> <p style="text-align: right;">Credit: Photo by Mike Peters</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Above, Prof. Lynne Grossman conducts a Master Ballet Class at a recent Arts Days event. </p> </div> <h1>Arts Days Events for College-Bound Students - Spring 2015</h1> <p><em></em></p> <p> <strong>The College of the Arts is gearing up to host its Arts Days events for Spring 2015. </strong></p><p>Arts Days are for <u>college-bound students</u> interested in Montclair State's degree programs in the arts and communication/media. Events are discipline specific and feature participatory workshops with faculty, performances by students, career talks, audition/interview-preparation tips, campus tours and more. Events are free and can be registered for online.&nbsp; </p><p>Linda Davidson, assistant dean for the College of the Arts, notes the 2014-'15 schedule offers the most number of events than in previous years.<br /></p><p>Click below for event schedules and registration:<br /></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" href="http://www.montclair.edu/arts/community-programs/campus-visits-for-prospective-students/art-and-design-days/">Art and Design Days</a>: March 20, 2015</li><li><a target="_blank" href="http://www.montclair.edu/arts/cali-school-of-music/about-us/prospective-students/">Music Days</a>:<ul><li>Audition Day Chamber Music Events: February 6, 7, 27 and 28, 2015<br /></li></ul><ul><li>Music Therapy Days: February 17, 2015</li><li>Brass Day: March 22, 2015 (Recitals, Master Classes, Clinics, Guest Artists, and a Monster Brass Bash<br /></li></ul></li><li><a target="_blank" href="http://www.montclair.edu/arts/school-of-communication-and-media/events/communicationandmediaday/">Communication and Media Days:</a> March 27, 2015<br /></li><li><a target="_blank" href="http://www.montclair.edu/arts/community-programs/campus-visits-for-prospective-students/theatre-days/">Theatre Days</a>:&nbsp; February 27, 2015</li><li><a target="_blank" href="http://www.montclair.edu/arts/community-programs/campus-visits-for-prospective-students/dance-days/">Dance Days</a>: April 10, 2015</li></ul><p>For all events, view the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.montclair.edu/media/montclairedu/collegeofthearts/Arts-Days-Final-Text-Spread-2014-9.16.pdf">2014-'15 Arts Days Events Flyer.</a><br /></p><p>Can't make it to an Arts Days event? Then schedule a visit:<br /></p><ul><li><em>For more College of the Arts visitation opportunities, go to: <a href="http://www.montclair.edu/arts/community-programs/campus-visits-for-prospective-students/">College Campus Visits</a>.&nbsp;</em></li><li><em>For more University visitation opportunities, go to: <a href="http://www.montclair.edu/admissions/learn-more/visit/">Undergraduate Visits</a>&nbsp; l&nbsp; <a href="http://www.montclair.edu/graduate/">Graduate Visits </a></em></li></ul>Thu, 08 Jan 2015 12:19:44 -0500http://www.montclair.edu/news/article.php?ArticleID=13860&ChannelID=102The George Segal Gallery Holds "Art Connections 11" Exhibit and Fund-Raiser January 25-February 21http://www.montclair.edu/news/article.php?ArticleID=13850&ChannelID=102
<div style="width: 550px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; background-color: #ddd; font-size: 10px;"><img src="http://www.montclair.edu/news/get_feature_image.php?Filename=Art_connections.jpg" alt="" /> <p style="text-align: right;">Credit: Image courtesy of Clifford Tisdell</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Artwork on left: Clifford Tisdell, "Modern Living," 2014, wood, cardboard, tin, resin, canvas,acrylic, oil and latex, 50 x 50 x 10 in.</p> </div> <h1>The George Segal Gallery Holds "Art Connections 11" Exhibit and Fund-Raiser January 25-February 21</h1> <p><em></em></p> <p> Art lovers and collectors can choose from 95 works of contemporary art at the annual &quot;Art Connections&quot; juried art exhibition and sale, beginning January 25 to February 21 at Montclair State University’s award-winning&nbsp;George Segal Gallery.&nbsp; </p><p>Now in its 11th year, the popular exhibit is a must-see among gallery patrons and the area’s many collectors, curators, and art dealers. “Each year, 'Art Connections' looks to assemble works that reflect what is happening nationwide within the art world,” says Teresa Rodriguez, director of Montclair State University's George Segal Gallery. </p><p>Submissions for &quot;Art Connections 11&quot; have come from New Jersey, New York, New Mexico, Connecticut, Texas, and Pennsylvania. This year, three invited artists will be featured along with 50 artists in this popular exhibition that draws hundreds at the opening reception.&nbsp; All works of art are for sale and proceeds are shared with the artists 50/50.&nbsp; Net proceeds support the gallery’s exhibitions, educational programs and the care of the permanent collection. <br /></p><p>Serving as juror for this year's event is Kathleen Madden, an art historian and art writer who contributes regularly to art books and magazines such as <em>Artforum</em>, <em>Art in American</em> and <em>OSMOS</em>. She has been part of the curatorial team for exhibitions at Tate Modern, the Barbican Art Gallery and the Serpentine Gallery.&nbsp; Previously, she was the commissioning editor of Contemporary Art at Phaidon Press, where she produced books such as <em>Vitamin Ph: New Perspectives in Photography</em> and <em> Ice Cream: Contemporary Art and Culture</em>.&nbsp; She teaches for Barnard College and Sotheby’s Institute of Art and is working on a book with Ridinghouse, London about Carolee Schneemann, legendary performance artist.&nbsp; She is currently editing the <em>Performa 13</em> book to be published in 2015. &nbsp; <br /></p><p>Since its founding almost 40 years ago, Montclair State University's art galleries have lived their mission to propagate culture and art through interpretive modern and contemporary art exhibitions and the presentation of related events using their collection as well as local, statewide, and international sources. &quot;Art Connections&quot; is the annual fund-raising event for the George Segal Gallery - the crown jewel of Montclair State University's art galleries. &quot;Art Connections&quot; has grown from a regional exhibit to one of national scope, encouraging artists in all media.<br /></p><p><em>Gallery&nbsp;hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Thursday from 12:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Entry to the gallery is from the fourth&nbsp;floor of the Red Hawk Parking Deck adjacent to the Alexander Kasser Theater.&nbsp; The George Segal Gallery is wheelchair accessible.&nbsp; If you require any accommodations or service, please call 973-655-6941 at least two weeks prior to your visit.</em><br /><br /> </p>Tue, 06 Jan 2015 13:12:23 -0500http://www.montclair.edu/news/article.php?ArticleID=13850&ChannelID=102Broadway World announces Peak Performances spring 2015 lineuphttp://www.montclair.edu/news/article.php?ArticleID=13848&ChannelID=102
<h1>Broadway World announces Peak Performances spring 2015 lineup</h1> <p><em></em></p> &quot;<span style="color: rgb(48, 47, 47); font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.5px;">A potent mix of international and American music, theater and dance premieres highlight the second half of the Kasser Theater's 10th anniversary celebration, which begins January 24 with the American premiere of Robyn Orlin's extravagantly titled 'At the same time we were pointing a finger at you, we realized we were pointing three at ourselves...' performed by the Senegalese dance troupe Compagnie Jant-Bi.&quot; &nbsp;<a href="http://www.broadwayworld.com/new-jersey/article/Peak-Performances-Announces-2015-Lineup-of-Music-Theater-and-Dance-20141216" target="_blank">Read the full article</a>.</span>Mon, 05 Jan 2015 11:36:58 -0500http://www.montclair.edu/news/article.php?ArticleID=13848&ChannelID=102Vocal Accord Invited to Perform in Londonhttp://www.montclair.edu/news/article.php?ArticleID=13796&ChannelID=102
<div style="width: 550px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; background-color: #ddd; font-size: 10px;"><img src="http://www.montclair.edu/news/get_feature_image.php?Filename=VocalAccordWeb2014_0001.jpg" alt="" /> <p style="text-align: right;">Credit: Photo by Mike Peters</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Vocal Accord</p> </div> <h1>Vocal Accord Invited to Perform in London</h1> <p><em></em></p> <p>Montclair State University’s Vocal Accord, the John J. Cali School of Music chamber choir, has been invited to make its UK debut in January 2015 with the London premiere of Richard Alston’s <em>Rejoice in the Lamb</em> (Benjamin Britten). </p><p>The choir first performed this piece with Alston and his dance company, RADC, on November 1 as part of Alexander Kasser Theater's tenth-anniversary celebrations. The performances were such an overwhelming success that Alston decided to bring this talented choir to the UK for upcoming shows at London’s prestigious Sadler’s Wells Theatre. </p><p>Alston is acknowledged as one of the world’s most musical choreographers and RADC is renowned for its nuanced performances with live musicians. So, it is fitting that the majority of the music for the opening performances of their 20th-anniversary season will be played live by a host of international talent at the famed theater on January 26 and 27, 2015. Founded in 1683, Sadler’s Wells Theatre is the world’s No. 1 venue for dance productions. <br /></p><p>For the London premiere of <em>Rejoice in the Lamb</em>, the MSU Vocal Accord will include 24 singers drawn from current students and alumni. The choir will be conducted by Prof. Heather J. Buchanan, director of choral activities for the Cali School, and accompanied on the organ by Prof. Vincent Carr, who teaches Keyboard Studies at Cali.</p>Formed in 2010 by Prof. Buchanan, the Vocal Accord is an extracurricular, project-based chamber choir comprised of students from the Montclair State University Singers. On occasion, choral alumni also sing in the choir. The size and composition of the choir varies according to the project. Over the last decade, the MSU choirs have been acclaimed for their collaborations with celebrated world-class artists and musicians.&nbsp; Being invited to perform this high-profile professional engagement at Sadler’s Wells with Britain’s preeminent dance company is a tremendous honor for the Vocal Accord, and affirms the John J. Cali School of Music’s reputation for excellence and innovation. <em><br /><br />Learn more about the Richard Alston Dance Company <a target="_blank" href="http://www.richardalstondance.com/">here</a>, and read the &quot;The New York Times'&quot; review of RADC's recent performance at the Kasser Theater's tenth anniversary gala <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/01/arts/dance/richard-alston-dance-company-at-monclair-state-university.html?_r=3">here</a>. <br /></em>Wed, 10 Dec 2014 15:25:42 -0500http://www.montclair.edu/news/article.php?ArticleID=13796&ChannelID=102Gil Rivera ’05 Wins White House 3D Printed Ornament Design Challengehttp://www.montclair.edu/news/article.php?ArticleID=13789&ChannelID=102
<div style="width: 550px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; background-color: #ddd; font-size: 10px;"><img src="http://www.montclair.edu/news/get_feature_image.php?Filename=Ornament-1.jpg" alt="" /> <p style="text-align: right;">Credit: Photo: Gil Rivera</p> </div> <h1>Gil Rivera ’05 Wins White House 3D Printed Ornament Design Challenge</h1> <p><em>Alumnus' “Winter Snowflakes” ornament decorates White House Christmas tree</em></p> <p>This year, the White House, in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution, invited makers, innovators, artists, engineers and students from across the country to design winter holiday-inspired ornaments in its first-ever 3D Printed Ornament Design Challenge. </p> <p>Designer Gil Rivera’s winning entry, “Winter Snowflakes,” was chosen from more than 300 entries. The Montclair State alumnus was among 20 finalists and one of five grand prize winners whose ornaments were selected for display in the White House. Rivera’s ornament, a frosted globe which features intricate, interconnected, cutout snowflakes, is displayed on a tree in the White House’s East Room. This holiday season, more than 65,000 visitors are expected to visit the White House to enjoy the holiday decorations. </p> <p>“It’s such an honor to be recognized by the White House,” says Rivera, who has pursued a successful career as a graphic design professional since receiving his BFA degree from the University in 2005. </p> <p>Rivera’s “Winter Snowflakes” design reflects his simple, clean aesthetic. “All in all, I wanted a design that’s reminiscent of a vintage tree ornament but still appealing to the technological process of 3D printing,” he notes. </p> <p>Currently freelancing from his home in Montclair, Rivera is also working on advancing his skills as a 3D modeler and finding new ways to apply those skills to 3D printing. “My goal is to transition into a full-time career as a 3D designer,” he explains. </p> <p>The 3D Printed Ornament Design Challenge supports White House initiatives in promoting innovation and creativity in STEM-related disciplines. Once prohibitively expensive, today 3D printing offers innovative and inexpensive solutions in everything from fashion and food to health care and engineering – and design. “White House support for this new technology and recognition of its potential for improving the future has been both motivating and reassuring in my decision to change careers,” says Rivera. </p> <p>His winning design not only hangs on a White House Christmas tree, but is also on display on the Smithsonian’s <a href="http://www.instructables.com/community/3D-Printed-Ornament-Design-Challenge-Winners">SD data platform</a>, where it can be downloaded and printed out. Rivera’s ornament will also join a small collection of White House ornaments in the political history division of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.</p>Tue, 09 Dec 2014 15:45:19 -0500http://www.montclair.edu/news/article.php?ArticleID=13789&ChannelID=102Segal Gallery Presents George Segal Day – Dec. 18http://www.montclair.edu/news/article.php?ArticleID=13783&ChannelID=102
<div style="width: 550px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; background-color: #ddd; font-size: 10px;"><img src="http://www.montclair.edu/news/get_feature_image.php?Filename=Street_Crossing.jpg" alt="" /> <p style="text-align: right;">Credit: Photo: Mike Peters</p> <p style="text-align: left;">George Segal's "Street Crossing" (1992). Seven bronze figures with white patina, 72 x 144 in., Montclair State University Permanent Collection, Gift of the George and Helen Segal Foundation.</p> </div> <h1>Segal Gallery Presents George Segal Day – Dec. 18</h1> <p><em>Free public events planned to honor the 90th anniversary of artist’s birth</em></p> <p><span>Montclair State University’s George Segal Gallery will offer a daylong program, George Segal Day, on Thursday, December 18, 2014, for all members of the University and neighboring communities. To commemorate the anniversary of Segal’s 90th birthday and the on-campus installation of his iconic sculpture,<em> Street Crossing </em>(1992), hands-on art activities, film screenings, a temporary exhibition of Segal’s work and an evening panel presentation are planned.</span></p> <p>The sculpture – a collection of seven bronze figures with white patina – is one of Segal’s best-known works and was a gift to Montclair State by the George and Helen Segal Foundation in 2006. Located outside the University’s oldest building, College Hall, the life-size figures are on display throughout the year.</p> <p>“<em>Street Crossing</em> reminds me of the way people walk as they go to where ever it is that they are going,” says George Segal’s daughter, Rena, who was one of the models for the work and will be on campus for the day of celebration. “They cross the street in groups and then wander off to their destinations, each person in his or her own world.”</p> <p>The following George Segal Day activities are free and open to the public:</p><ul><li><strong>Film Screening:</strong> The film<a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20050203004142/www.pbs.org/georgesegal/index/"> <em>George Segal: American Still Life</em></a> chronicles the life and work of the New Jersey artist. There will be screenings hourly from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the George Segal Gallery.<br /><br /></li><li><strong>Photo Contest:</strong> The public is invited to join the campus community by taking a “<a href="http://www.montclair.edu/arts/university-art-galleries-george-segal-gallery/selfie-with-segal-photo-contest/">Selfie with Segal</a>” at <em>Street Crossing</em> and entering it into a digital photo contest. Photos will be featured on the gallery’s Facebook page and winners will be crowd-sourced through public voting. There will be a “Best Photo” winner and five “Top Photo” entries. Winners will be announced on December 16 and will be invited to attend an invitation-only reception on the evening of George Segal Day.<br /><br /></li><li><strong>Exhibit:</strong> A temporary exhibition of George Segal’s plaster casts will be on view in the Gallery on December 18, along with a selection of black and white photographs by Dr. Donald Lokuta, a photographer, academic and close friend of the artist. According to Lokuta, “George Segal’s sculptures of everyday people, doing everyday things, are pure masterpieces of the psychology of the human condition. His sculpture is about us – all of us, when no one is paying attention and no one is looking.”</li></ul><p>An evening invitation-only program has also been planned; Rena Segal and Dr. Donald Lokuta will join George Segal Gallery Director Teresa Rodriguez, for a curated conversation.</p><p>More information about George Segal Day is available at <a href="http://www.montclair.edu/arts/university-art-galleries-george-segal-gallery/">Segal Gallery</a>. </p>Mon, 08 Dec 2014 15:20:33 -0500http://www.montclair.edu/news/article.php?ArticleID=13783&ChannelID=102Tokyo University of the Arts Visits Montclair State Universityhttp://www.montclair.edu/news/article.php?ArticleID=13765&ChannelID=102
<h1>Tokyo University of the Arts Visits Montclair State University</h1> <p><em></em></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Tokyo University of the Arts Visits Montclair State University</strong></span></p><p>&nbsp;<img src="http://www.montclair.edu/media/montclairedu/globaleducation/mediagallery/internationalinstitutesatmontclair/Christian-Ruiz-guiding-TUA-students-on-campus.jpg" align="baseline" border="0" hspace="0" vspace="0" style="width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">On November 6 and 7, 2014 Montclair State University hosted Japanese students from Tokyo University of the Arts through the international exchange program “Kakehashi Project- the Bridge for Tomorrow.” </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">This program is funded by the government of Japan through the Japan-US Educational Commission (Fulbright Japan). </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The same June 2014 “Student Creators” program funded the June 2014 study tour of Tokyo and Kanazawa for twelve Montclair State University Art and Design students.</span></p><p><img src="http://www.montclair.edu/media/montclairedu/globaleducation/mediagallery/internationalinstitutesatmontclair/Nov.-7-Combat-paper-presentation.jpg" border="0" hspace="0" vspace="0" style="width: 400px; height: 266px;" />&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The two day visit by the Japanese students was organized by the Global Education Center with assistance from the MSU Art and Design students who went to Japan. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The visiting Tokyo University of the Arts students gave presentations on how traditional Japanese aesthetics influences their own studies in fine arts, contemporary arts, applied arts, and traditional music. These presentations were viewed in selected classes and at an all campus special event, followed by a reception for networking and discussion between the Japanese and American students and faculty. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Concurrently, the MSU students displayed their own art work inspired by their Japan trip.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p> <p> <img src="http://www.montclair.edu/media/montclairedu/globaleducation/mediagallery/internationalinstitutesatmontclair/Nov.-7-TUA-presentations-applied-arts-group.jpg" align="baseline" border="0" hspace="0" vspace="0" style="width: 400px; height: 266px;" /> <br /><br /> <img src="http://www.montclair.edu/media/montclairedu/globaleducation/mediagallery/internationalinstitutesatmontclair/Nov.-7-TUA-Presentations-Music-Group.jpg" align="baseline" border="0" hspace="0" vspace="0" style="width: 400px; height: 266px;" /> <br /><br /> <img src="http://www.montclair.edu/media/montclairedu/globaleducation/mediagallery/internationalinstitutesatmontclair/Tokyo-University-of-the-Arts-students-in-Gallery-3.5-exhibit-by-MSU-students-who-went-to-Japan.jpg" align="baseline" border="0" hspace="0" vspace="0" style="width: 400px; height: 266px;" /> <br /><br /> <img src="http://www.montclair.edu/media/montclairedu/globaleducation/mediagallery/internationalinstitutesatmontclair/TUA-and-MSU-on-Church-St..jpg" align="baseline" border="0" hspace="0" vspace="0" style="width: 400px; height: 266px;" /> <br /><br /> </p>Fri, 05 Dec 2014 09:18:57 -0500http://www.montclair.edu/news/article.php?ArticleID=13765&ChannelID=102